Future of children’s online data privacy in the U.S. discussed on The TechTank Podcast

Posted under: Online Security
Date: 2024-02-01
Future of children’s online data privacy in the U.S. discussed on The TechTank Podcast

The future of protecting children's online privacy remains uncertain, with Congress and other stakeholders unsure of how to proceed. In 2023, several legislative proposals, including the Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule and the Kid's Online Safety Act, were introduced to increase parental controls over minors' online experiences. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed additional restrictions to strengthen existing children's privacy laws, focusing on the use, disclosure, and monetization of minors' personal information. State-led activities, which impose their own data privacy preferences, may complicate the current debate. The TechTank Podcast features Jennifer Huddleston and Christopher Wood discussing the complexities of regulatory efforts and the evolving landscape of children's technology use, as well as offering predictions on future policy debates over children's privacy.

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